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About Me:

Photojournalist and documentary filmmaker at The Star-Ledger. Previously, staff photographer, video journalist and multimedia producer at The Monitor (McAllen, TX) and The Journal News (White Plains, NY). Hold a masters degree in photojournalism from Syracuse University, and undergraduate degree from the University of Miami (FL).
Personally, I like most food and will pretty much eat anything featuring melted cheese. Reach me at: mroy@starledger.com or (954) 646-0167.

Democratic candidate for governor Barbara Buono campaigned at Rutgers University today with Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick urging students to register to vote and to "vote smart." She used the opportunity to promote her agenda and denounce Cory Booker's senate opponent Steve Lonegan by saying "this is a man who takes pride in his prejudice of immigrants and our LGBT brothers and sisters. And this is the person who wants to be our next United States senator?" Video by Mike Roy/The Star-Ledger

The Rutgers University Glee Club and its president Austin Tamutus rehearse the updated version of the Alma Mater at McKinney Hall on campus Friday afternoon. They will sing the new gender-inclusive lyrics at the home football game versus Arkansas on Saturday. Video by Mike Roy/The Star-Ledger

Newly crowned Miss America Nina Davuluri from Syracuse, New York addresses the media during a morning press conference and poses for photographs while "dipping a toe" in the ocean - a Miss America tradition - in front of Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City following the pageant. Video by Mike Roy/The Star-Ledger

Newly crowned Miss America Nina Davuluri from Syracuse, New York addresses the media during a press conference held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City following the pageant. Video by Mike Roy/The Star-Ledger

On the eve of the 2014 Miss America competition at Boardwalk Hall, the traditional "Show Us Your Shoes" parade was held in front of thousands of spectators on the Atlantic City boardwalk Saturday evening. Home state girl Cara McCollum, Miss New Jersey, was wearing a "Jersey Shore" themed outfit and was greeted like a virtual rock star by adoring fans and spectators, who cheered, clapped and screamed in her direction throughout the entire parade route. Video by Mike Roy/The Star-Ledger

Miss Florida, Myrrhanda Jones, sat for an interview with The Star-Ledger on Friday at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City and shared a few of her thoughts. Watch to hear what she had to say about tearing the ACL/MCL ligaments in her right knee at the event, her determination to finish the Miss America competition, and what Miss America host Chris Harrison said about her at today's press conference. Video by Mike Roy/The Star-Ledger

Miss Michigan, Haley Williams, sat for an interview with The Star-Ledger on Friday at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City and shared a few of her thoughts. Watch to see what she had to say about the Miss America competition, the generosity of people from New Jersey, east coast accents, tattoos, and winning a $6,000 "Quality of Life" scholarship at the pageant. Video by Mike Roy/The Star-Ledger

Miss Louisiana, Jaden Leach, sat for an interview with The Star-Ledger on Thursday at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City and shared a few of her thoughts about being in the Miss America pageant. Watch to see what she had to say about contestants with tattoos, the diversity of her home state and her love of musicals. Video by Mike Roy/The Star-Ledger

Miss New York, Nina Davuluri, a Syracuse native, sat for an interview with The Star-Ledger on Thursday at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City and shared a few of her thoughts about being in the Miss America pageant. Watch to see what she had to say about representing Syracuse and the State of New York, and why it was important for her to honor her culture with a classical bollywood fusion dance. Video by Mike Roy/The Star-Ledger

Miss Hawaii, Crystal Lee, sat for an interview with The Star-Ledger on Thursday at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City and shared a few of her thoughts. Watch to see what she had to say about being one of two contestants named "Crystal Lee,", the Lee's similarities and differences, on being pampered as a Miss America contestant, and her view on tattoos. Video by Mike Roy/The Star-Ledger

Miss California, Crystal Lee, sat for an interview with The Star-Ledger on Wednesday at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City and shared a few of her thoughts. Watch to see what she had to say about being one of two contestants named "Crystal Lee,", and about the Miss America pageant finding a way to stay relevant in this media age. Video by Mike Roy/The Star-Ledger

Miss Kansas, Theresa Vail, sat for an interview with The Star-Ledger on Thursday at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City and shared a few of her thoughts. Watch to see what she had to say about being the first contestant to reveal a body tattoo during the swim suit competition, speaking Chinese, and why event organizers wouldn't let her perform archery during the Miss America talent competition. Video by Mike Roy/The Star-Ledger

Miss Oregon, Allison Cook, sat for an interview with The Star-Ledger on Wednesday at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City and shared a few of her thoughts. Watch to see what she had to say about being the youngest - and tallest - contestant at this year's Miss America competition, and what it feels like to visit the east coast for the first time. Video by Mike Roy/The Star-Ledger

Miss Louisiana, Jaden Leach, along with other Miss America contestants in her group, participated in a rehearsal for the swimsuit competition on Wednesday at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Video by Mike Roy/The Star-Ledger

Miss New Jersey, Cara McCollum, along with other Miss America contestants in her group, participated in a rehearsal for the swimsuit competition on Wednesday at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Video by Mike Roy/The Star-Ledger